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Kansas Homestead Laws<\/h1>\n
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The prospect of bankruptcy can be frightening to a debtor. Maybe you wanted to be able to pay your debts, but due to unforeseen circumstances, such as a serious medical problem, a few bad crop years in a row, or a failed business, you just can\u2019t. Fortunately, state and federal laws protect you from losing everything in a bankruptcy. One of the things you can sometimes keep through bankruptcy or a non-bankruptcy workout<\/a> is your home or homestead.<\/p>\n

Kansas is one of the few states that has an unlimited homestead exemption. However, property values are affected by the maximum acreage limit in both urban and rural environments. If you\u2019re thinking of moving to Kansas to file for bankruptcy, think again. To claim Kansas\u2019 homestead protection laws in some cases, you can\u2019t have bought your home in the last 40 months<\/a> (3 years and 4 months) and must have lived in the state for at least 2 years. You may have to use the law of your prior state, which could place limits on your homestead exemption or you may have to use the federal exemption if no state applies.<\/p>\n

The chart below outlines the main homestead protection laws<\/a> in Kansas.<\/p>\n\n
Code Sections<\/b><\/td>\nKansas Statutes Sections 60-2301: Homestead, Extent of Exemption<\/a> and 60-2302: Designation of Homestead<\/a>
\nKansas Constitution Article 15, Section 9: Homestead Exemption<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>
What is Homestead Property?<\/b><\/td>\nYour homestead in Kansas can be any real and personal property, including your home, manufactured home, or mobile home.<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Maximum Property Value That Can Be Designated Homestead<\/b><\/td>\nKansas has no property value maximum that can be designated homestead. However, they do have a maximum acreage amount that would effectively limit the property value saved.<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Maximum Acreage<\/b><\/td>\nDepending on the location of the homestead property, the maximum acres that can be claimed as homestead vary. Properties located in incorporated towns or cities can be claimed exempt up to a maximum of one acre. However, in rural areas, you can claim up to 160 acres of farming land as your homestead.<\/td>\n<\/tr>
Personal Property Exemptions<\/b><\/td>\nIn addition to your homestead, you can claim several personal property exemptions<\/a>, some related to farmland. These exemptions include:
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